Family Law Blog · Resource What it Takes to Represent Yourself in California Family Law By Dan Sweeney•February 2, 2026 Introduction Every day, thousands of Californian litigants walk into a family court hearing or trial without an attorney. Some do it by choice. Most do it because of the expense associated with hiring an attorney….
Family Law Blog · Discovery Discovery Scope and Power in California Family Law By Dan Sweeney•February 1, 2026 What Is Discovery? Discovery is the formal legal process by which parties in a lawsuit obtain information from each other and from third parties before trial. In California family law cases, discovery is governed by the Family…
Family Law Blog · Custody and Visitation Move-Away Custody Orders in California By Dan Sweeney•January 31, 2026 The Move-Away Issue One of the most contentious and emotionally charged issues in California family law is when a custodial parent wants to relocate with the children to a different city, state, or country. These cases, known as…
Family Law Blog · Child Support Child Support Guideline in California By Dan Sweeney•January 30, 2026 The Statewide Uniform Guideline California uses a mathematical formula to calculate child support, known as the statewide uniform guideline. Established under Family Code section 4055, the guideline is designed to ensure that children receive a level of support consistent…
Family Law Blog · Resource The Benefits of Limited-Scope Representation in California Family Law By Dan Sweeney•January 27, 2026 Traditional Full Service Representation When most people think about hiring a lawyer for a family law matter, they picture what is known as full-service representation. Under this approach, an attorney handles all aspects of the case….
